Travel Axis & Allies set?

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I've been toying with the idea of creating a travel Axis & Allies game. Obviously, it would have to be a tiny map (I'm thinking 12" x 12") and would probably be only two powers. The whole set would fit into a small plastic box, with storage compartments.

Any ideas? I think something along the lines of D-Day would be best - limited amount of units, cards used for turns. I think that this might actually work as a beginner's intro to Axis & Allies as well. The only catch is that I can't, for the life of me, figure out what battle to base it on. Anyone care to give me some inspiration? Land battles with minor air support only, please.

*For copyright reasons, this is being developed for personal use only.

[Imperious Leader]

Call it Axis and Allies Express.

Make it something like Stalingrad with a few magnetic pieces, no naval. Total of about 15 spaces. Dice would be those tiny dice and factories and installations would be already printed on the map.

Make both sides equal strength, perhaps Germany has a few more because to win they need to capture and defense has the advantage so offset some units.

[Fishmoto37]

I've been toying with the idea of creating a travel Axis & Allies game. Obviously, it would have to be a tiny map (I'm thinking 12" x 12") and would probably be only two powers. The whole set would fit into a small plastic box, with storage compartments.

Any ideas? I think something along the lines of D-Day would be best - limited amount of units, cards used for turns. I think that this might actually work as a beginner's intro to Axis & Allies as well. The only catch is that I can't, for the life of me, figure out what battle to base it on. Anyone care to give me some inspiration? Land battles with minor air support only, please.

*For copyright reasons, this is being developed for personal use only.

  I thought that is what the 1942 game was for with its wee map and little game box. Whole thing will fit in a small suitcase. If the airline loses your luggage no big deal. Just buy another game for $20.00.

[Johnson73]

Thats called Chess.

[captainjack]

Thats called Chess.

lol

[Hobbes]

Thats called Chess.

Or Backgammon

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Unecessary, keep your language clean please!

[CWO Marc]

For a pocket-sized campaign-style game, you might want to use the British-Italian conflict in East Africa ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Campaign_(World_War_II) ).

For a more tactically-oriented game, the Battle of Greece (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Greece) might be the right size.

[spartan soldier]

Battle of Greece actually sounds really fun, it will be interesting if anyone develops the rules and a decent map for it.

[Lunarwolf]

i second the battle of greece

[spartan soldier]

I have looked around a lot online and can't find a very good pre-made map of the area, can anyone make one?

[CWO Marc]

I haven't checked their website but the Hellenic Military Geographical Service (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenic_Military_Geographical_Service) might have something useful.

[spartan soldier]

This might help but the map would have to have the names of the territories changed, moved, and shrunken, additionally it might be good to have a map of a slightly larger area,maybe something with southern Italy and Malta good find though.

http://web.gys.gr/GeoSearch_EN/

[spartan soldier]

here is a rough copy of a map i made for the game, it is based of a battle of Greece scenario, comments anybody?  

[spartan soldier]

ok the picture doesn't load try the media fire link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?b5t5xw2gdqddup8

remember this is a rough copy and lots of work is still needed, please comment and help improve this project.